The Water Division of the Department of Public Works would like to thank all residents and business owners in the Town of Needham for complying with the 2016 mandatory odd/even non-essential outdoor water use restriction. Whether it was a restriction for conservation purposes or in reaction to drought conditions, the efforts undertaken resulted in a reduction in the residential gallons per person, per day (rg/pd). While the Town was unable to get below the mandated 65 rg/pd, we were able to reduce the water consumption from the prior calendar year. We appreciate your assistance over the upcoming watering season in complying with the restriction and other efforts in reducing water consumption. The Water Division will be working with the community to increase awareness of the water restriction and other water conservation efforts.

Current Water Use Restriction Status

Updates

Effective May 15, 2017
Two Day Odd/Even Outdoor Water Use RestrictionProperties with even street numbers may water lawns (and perform other allowed non-essential outdoor water uses) only before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.

Properties with odd street numbers may water lawns (and perform other non-essential outdoor water uses) only before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

No lawn watering via sprinklers or automatic irrigations system is allowed on Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday.

Watering of lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental plants by means of a hand held hose is allowed at all hours during the restricted period.

New lawn exemption may be allowed.

Effective May 1, 2017

One Day Outdoor Water Use Restriction

All properties may water lawns (and perform other non-essential outdoor water uses) only before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on Sundays ONLY.

No lawn watering via sprinklers or automatic irrigations system is allowed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Watering of lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental plants by means of a hand held hose is allowed at all hours during the restricted period.